2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · LB09 CZZ

The vehicle currently falls under the roadworthiness category of "good," but the maintenance trend is clearly deteriorating. The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was conducted on 105,277 miles with a PASSED result, marking the final check in a sequence of failures. The history shows a sharp decline in performance, with the most recent test failing on 19 November 2021 at 97,822 miles, followed by a subsequent failure on 11 November 2020 at 93,241 miles. This rapid drop in test dates and mileages indicates a significant reduction in vehicle condition over the past three years. The mileage accumulation rate is concerning, particularly given the vehicle's age of 17 years. The test dates show a clear gap between the 2021 and 2020 checks, suggesting either a lack of maintenance or a lack of use. The vehicle has experienced two distinct failures, which are not uncommon in older models but warrant closer inspection. The first failure occurred on 11 November 2020 at 93,241 miles, and the second on 19 November 2021 at 97,822 miles. The gap between these two dates is approximately two months, which is unusually short for such a significant drop in mileage. The vehicle has been tested every November, which is a standard practice for used cars, yet it has failed twice in a span of roughly three months. This pattern suggests that the vehicle may have been driven less frequently than the mileage suggests, or that the owner has been skipping basic maintenance tasks like oil changes or brake inspections. Given the two failures and the rapid mileage loss, the buyer should inspect the vehicle immediately to identify any recurring faults. The most likely culprit is the suspension system, which is prone to failure and excessive wear at this age. The tester flagged binding rear brakes, a condition that is a serious structural risk. The vehicle has also failed on 11 November 2020 at 93,241 miles, and the second failure on 19 November 2021 at 97,822 miles. The gap between these two dates is approximately two months, which is unusually short for such a significant drop in mileage. The vehicle has been tested every November, which is a standard practice for used cars, yet it has failed twice in a span of roughly three months. This pattern suggests that the vehicle may have been driven less frequently than the mileage suggests, or that the owner has been skipping basic maintenance tasks like oil changes or brake inspections.